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Carter Receives Commissioned St Louis Exposition Post
Senator Thomas H. Carter of Montana who spoke the river and harbor bill to death in the Senate will become commissioner of the St. Louis Exposition upon retirement. The position pays about 5000 a year for three years, funded from a major appropriation. The gift follows Carter’s controversial handling of the bill and involves political maneuvering with Hanna’s approval and possible revenge for the ship subsidy defeat.
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The Nation's Pledge and Cuba's Independence Dilemma
A critical editorial argues the act tying the presidency to nonindependence for Cuba undermines McKinley's pledge. It envisions Cuba adopting a democratic constitution and asks how the United States should respond if Cuba acts on its own, and what both nations would do when independence is promised but obstructed.
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New York Sun Urges Open Competition for Cup Defender
The New York Sun argues that the New York Yacht Club must uphold responsibility to the American public and defend the cup with the best American boat. It urges liberality in rules to welcome rivalries and ensure the defender represents national prestige.
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Protection for the Saints and Utah polygamy law
The Utah Legislature debates a non radical plural marriage bill aiding existing polygamists by blocking prosecutions unless the wife or alleged plural wife files. It reflects Mormon Republican power and questions how far the alliance will restore polygamy in Utah.
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Decadence of the War Spirit and Britain's Draft Question
The article argues Britain may need conscription to meet a 150 900 troop increase as enlistment falters. Ireland recruitment stalls while the new Irish guards are built from other regiments. In the United States volunteers from the Philippines decline, and re enlistment drops despite pay incentives, signaling waning war spirit in both nations.
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Capital Punishment Abolition Debate Ahead in Senate
The Massachusetts Senate will discuss the abolition bill tomorrow, first in the orders of the day. Backers emphasize public welfare and humanitarian aims backed by jurists and Attorney General Knowlton, arguing reform based on practical observation. The piece cautions against conservatism distorting lawmakers' judgments.
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Fires Consume Globe Theatre Twice on Decoration Day and Jan First
The Globe Theatre building burned down twice, first on Decoration Day May 20 and again on January 1 18H. The item notes public interest and references earlier fires, with local commentary on town life and notable residents including Calvin C. Wilson and Mrs Katherine Lente Stevenson.
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Public Addresses and Union Reorganization Across Communities
A sequence of local engagements spans parlor meetings in Pittsfield and a public address in Dalton. In Bedford a Saturday meeting reorganized the local union and a Congregational church address followed. Tuesday featured a nae address at the Bohepke campan Warren and school talks in Lanester. Mrs Harrington’s drama showcases W C T U work and the proposed Worcester Works Girls Home. Mrs Stevenson notes strong W C T U prospects. The narrative shifts to Pohick with rural life and census notes framing travel and reflections on New York’s wealth versus inland towns.
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Odd Bits Of News From Around The World
A collection of brief items: 120000 Norwegian farmers many own farms. cotton expo adds 119000000 in 1900 vs 1899. Sydney customs receipts 1899 92293.49 rising to 432 in 1900. Mexico has 2000 former US residents. Indian treasury appropriation near 10. Locomotive No 18000 built in Philadelphia. India tests locust fungus to curb pest. Conger eel nearly 9 feet long caught at Snettisham England. 16 of 129 largest cities invest more in public libraries than New York. New York to build a grand new library in two years, rivaling Washington Congressional Library.
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Victorian Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu and Recipes
The Sunday Post outlines a daily table with breakfast items Vitos sugar and cream calves liver bacon baked potatoes muffins doughnuts and coffee. Luncheon features curried oysters popovers egg salad and cream cake. Dinner lists mock bisque fried smelts tartar sauce Kensington rolls mashed potatoes Delmonico salad and sponge cake with coffee. A salad uses tender celery apples and dressing plus a tartar sauce method. White cake recipe uses butter eggs sugar milk flour and leavening.
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Gas company deposits called out by Boston reader
A letter to the Post urges investigation of gas companies for demanding deposits from small storekeepers and households. The writer condemns lobby influence and calls for legislative reform to prevent coercive deposits and corporate profiteering. The piece also notes a reader correction about claims on Irish land policy and Liberal land reforms.
Interest on deposits and gas bills compared
Dear editor proposes gas companies pay interest on deposits at 2.6 percent per year, about one cent per day on dollar, arguing the rate is simple to calculate. Letter from Boston dated January 8, signed Cityzen. Quakers visiting towns mentioned.
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Dark Beauty at Napa Springs Love Mystery
A narrator recalls meeting Aurora Dare at Napa Springs with Colonel Dare and her graceful presence. He is drawn by her voice and violet scent, learns she is from San Francisco, and suspects a romance with another man. Later he learns of her marriage. years pass as he remarries, yet the memory of her lingers with a song and scent.
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Northern Station noise criticized by readers
Sir patrons complain of loud predeparture noise at North Union Station with unclear station names adding to confusion and nerves. The writer notes Southern Station handles crowds quietly and urges Northern management to stop the nuisance. Pro Bono Publico, William F. Murray Jr. of Charlestown accepts assistant adjutant general role on Captain Thomas F. Clark's staff of the Legion of Spanish War Veterans.
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Quite Artful Ring Purchase Sparks Opinion Test
A man buys a diamond ring for his bride to be and seeks a woman’s judgment. The lady notes it looks beautiful yet says it is too small and questions the giver’s motive, highlighting the wish for the fiancée’s satisfaction and the couple’s consideration.
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Icy exchange as suitor asks Mirabelle to marry
Snaggs teases Old Crusty about sleigh riding while Mirabelle and Sophie exchange playful banter. Mirabelle cautions that such hope may endure long, and Sophie hints at a lasting bond.
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Amateur Photographer Cited In Easygoing Persona
APlain Dealer remark notes he seems to take things easy while identifying him as an amateur photographer. The Chicago Record quotes a lawyerly quip about self incrimination in response to humorists avoiding clubs.
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Source of Joy and Social Sparks in Nineteenth Century Dialog
A collage of brief exchanges shows social wit and propriety in the era. Miss Swagger notes rivals' ill fitting gown as neighbors trade remarks while a sister recalls a gaslight glare and Harold’s hat incident. A streetcar scene ends with a humorous misunderstanding about the actor Rantem.
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Hidden Gettysburg Cyclorama Box in Boston Lot
A derelict box in a vacant Boston lot holds the famed cyclorama painting of the Battle of Gettysburg created by Paul Philippoteaux. The 400 by 60 foot canvas, valued at $100,000, toured Chicago and other cities before ending up stored in the neglected box after financial and public interest declined.
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World of Society Presided by Mrs Winston Churchill at Tea
Page highlights society events and engagements in Cambridge and Boston. Mrs Winston Churchill and Mrs Fiske Warren preside at a Fair Children tea. Miss Wilder and Miss Millet are linked to upcoming weddings. Marion Peters of Newton to wed a Waterbury man. several lectures and social gatherings noted with locations and hosts.
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Hasty Pudding play cast announced for Cambridge and Boston
The spring Hasty Pudding lineup includes Miller DuBois Lyman Whitney Goodwin Kendall Forbes and White. Written by J G Forbes the bright comedy will run in Cambridge and Boston with fashionable garonage yet to be staged.
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Schwaben Verein Concert Delights Boston Audience
The Boston Schwaben Verein presented a sacred Schwaben Hall concert last evening. The male chorus opened with Mein Heimath Thal, Miss A Metzger gave a Liszt piano solo, and changes occurred due to Mr Nagel's illness. Miss E Metzger sang Der Himmel hat eine Thraene geweint with clarinet obligato, and the program featured Zarzycki masurka, Sara sate Romanza Andaluza, trombone and clarinet pieces, concluding with Alwine Metzger's Loreley and Chopin Walzer.
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Marriage as an aid to longevity in London
The German Dr. Prinzing argues marriage promotes long life citing statistics from the Allgemeines Statistisches Archiv. He notes higher death rates among priests and celibate Catholics from circulatory diseases and says widowed spouses show greater mortality than those still married, according to Boersen Zeitung.
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Roxbury Maennerchor Sacred Concert in Kossuth Hall
The Roxbury Maennerchor and German Order of Harugari presented a sacred concert in Kossuth Hall Roxbury to a large audience. Highlights included an overture, Gondellied, flute solo by A Rietsel, baritone S Freedman, Faust soldiers chorus, Tony Krebs address, W E Collins cornet solo, Recknagel and Krebs duet, August Krause tenor, and Drei Fidele Schusterjungen final, under Alfred Ritchel’s direction.
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Woman Unleavened Bread Featured in Sunday Lecture
Rev. William T. McElveen spoke at ee mut Avenue Congregational Church on Tremont Street illustrating Robert Grant's Unleavened Bread. He categorized characters into four types, arguing the titular woman embodies unleavened bread amid the social portraits.
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